Postdoctoral position: Mechanobiology of cell migration 973 views

The Department of Cellular Biophysics at the Max Planck Institute of Medical Research has opening for a postdoctoral position in Cell migration- extracellular matrix- integrins.

About the position:

• The postdoctoral position is based in the research group of PD Dr. E. Ada Cavalcanti in the De­partment of Cellular Biophysics, Max Planck Institute of Medical Research, Heidelberg, Germany.
• The position offers training in micro- and nano-fabrication of matrix-inspired materials, state-of-the-art biophysical approaches and force microscopy. The position is offered for 2 years.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be highly motivated, creative, independent thinker
• Applicant must hold PhD in Biology or related disciplines
• Applicant must at least have one first author research paper
• Ability to work independently and capable of interacting within a team
• Skills in molecular and cellular biology methods, microscopy and cell culture
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
• Applicant must be willing to start as soon as possible

Application:

Applicants should send complete application via e-mail as a single PDF file with the above reference to jobs@vw.mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de including:

• CV
• Summary of past research
• Contact information of 2 referees.